LabelTac LT-3040 Vinyl Film with Permanent Adhesive
Effective Date: October 20, 2011
Description
High-gloss, high-performance specialty film. LT-3040 is a thermal transfer printable, flexible vinyl film coated with a permanent pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive. It is designed for use with the LabelTac labeling system, as well as for pre-printed labeling and floor marking.
Common Uses
- Pipe markers
- Arrow tape
- Warehouse marking
- Floor marking
- Warning panels
- Safety signs
- Hazardous substance identification
Standard Material Colors
White, red, yellow, green, blue, orange, and black.
Recommended Ribbons
- LabelTac 4 Ribbon
- LabelTac Pro Ribbon
- LabelTac 9 Ribbon
Technical Specifications
| Property | Test Method / Conditions | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Flexible vinyl film | |
| Adhesive | Permanent pressure-sensitive acrylic | |
| Release Liner | Custom silicone-coated paper | |
| Thickness | Film only, excluding liner and adhesive | 2.5 mil |
| Dimensional Stability | FINAT TM-14, adhered to steel | No shrinkage in cross direction; less than 0.016 in. lengthwise |
| Adhesion | FINAT TM-1, after 24 h, stainless steel, average | 4.1 lb/in |
| Temperature Resistance | Adhered to aluminum | -40°F to +176°F, no variation |
| Minimum Application Temperature | +46°F | |
| Salt Spray Resistance | DIN 50021, adhered to aluminum | No variation after 100 h at 73°F |
| Elongation at Break (across) | DIN EN ISO 527 | Min. 150% |
| Elongation at Break (along) | DIN EN ISO 527 | Min. 130% |
| Tensile Strength (across) | DIN EN ISO 527 | Min. 19 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (along) | DIN EN ISO 527 | Min. 19 MPa |
| Chemical Resistance | After 72 h adhered to aluminum, room temperature | Resistant to most oils and greases, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts, and alkalis |
| Outdoor Durability | Average expected | Up to 5 years* |
| Shelf Life | 68°F / 50% relative humidity | 2 years |
*Actual outdoor life depends on the user's definition of failure, climatic conditions, mounting technique, and material color.